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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 19.57 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 19.57 and 11.95 is: 17.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 19.57 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/19.57 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 19.57 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.86/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.91

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